Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 2 Drops Soon: Release Date, Time, and Where to Stream
Chicago Fire turns up the heat with Season 14 Episode 2, Primary Search, as Vasquez fights to prove his place at 51 while Violet and Novak dig in. Find out the release date, time, and where to watch.
Chicago Fire is only two episodes into Season 14, and the squad is already juggling chaos on the job and messes back at Molly's. Here is when the next hour lands, where to find it, and what the episode is actually about.
When and where to watch
Episode 2, titled "Primary Search," drops Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on NBC, with streaming on Peacock the same night.
- Eastern Time: Wednesday, Oct 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET
- Pacific Time: Wednesday, Oct 8 at 6:00 p.m. PT
If you watch live, flip to NBC. If you stream, Peacock has it once it premieres. Pretty simple.
What happens in Episode 2
This one lines up three threads fans will recognize:
- Vasquez is still trying to prove he belongs at 51, which is very much a trial-by-firehouse situation.
- Violet teams up with Novak to chase down a worrying mystery. Sounds vague because it is, but expect some sleuthing alongside the sirens.
- Herrmann gets laser-focused on Molly's staying, as the tease phrases it, "positively good for it." Translation: he is doing whatever it takes to keep the bar solid and the tabs paid. Yes, that wording is oddly specific.
Quick refresher on the show
If you are new or just dipping back in: Chicago Fire is the ride-along you take with the firefighters, the rescue squad, and the paramedics of Firehouse 51. It is high-stakes calls, split-second decisions, and a lot of people running toward danger while everyone else runs the other way. The job is brutal, rewarding, and occasionally life-or-death in the span of a commercial break.